The following letter from Clarence A. Buehler tells something of his experience in France:Dear Mother and all:Will write you a few lines and let you know that I am well and feeling fine. I have been moving around… Read More
The following letter from Corp. M.J. Jacobs, Group 2, 13 Co. M.T.D. Camp Hancock, Ga., was received too late for last week’s publication. We gladly publish the letter this week. Bird Island Union:Dear Friends:Well I am nearly three… Read More
Dear Mother and All,I’m not very busy today so I thought I would try and write some letters. I am going to write Harold a few lines. Do you hear from him very often? I am looking for… Read More
Brooklyn, N.Y., Oct. 16, 1918My dear Mother and All,Well, how are you folks this beautiful morning and what is the excitement for you? I sure wish you was here with me with morning to see all the sights… Read More
Last Sunday Mr. Andrew Winkler received a message from Camp Grant, Ill., announcing the death of his brother, Peter J. Winkler, which occurred at 10:10 a.m. that day. His death resulted from influenza contracted at camp. Although he… Read More
With American Expeditionary Forces, France, September 22, 1918 Dear Sir: Am getting your paper now and thanks very much. I am not back for a short rest but expect to be back at it soon. The “Hun” has… Read More
Sunday afternoon about 3:30 Dearest Mother and all: Will drop you a letter this afternoon to let you know that I am well and enjoying myself over here in France. This forenoon Wood and I went down to… Read More
Shaubury Salop, Eng., Sept. 23, ‘18 Dear Mr. Reid: You will no doubl be surprised to hear from me, but I am going to write a little anyway. I have been pretty busy and when we are not… Read More
The following letter from a Renville county boy, who enlisted from Fairfax in May 1917, and who has been on the firing line for the past five months, will be of interests to the Times readers:J.R. Landy, Olivia,… Read More
Sgt. Mattson Accidently Killed While on Duty With Marines in France – Graduated From High School Here. Although one may expect casualties from the front in France, it was with a feeling of sadness that on Friday we… Read More
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The following letter from Clarence A. Buehler tells something of his experience in France:Dear Mother and all:Will write you a few lines and let you know that I am well and feeling fine. I have been moving around… Read More
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From Camp Hancock: Letter from M.J. Jacobs Bird Island Union 10-31-1918
The following letter from Corp. M.J. Jacobs, Group 2, 13 Co. M.T.D. Camp Hancock, Ga., was received too late for last week’s publication. We gladly publish the letter this week. Bird Island Union:Dear Friends:Well I am nearly three… Read More
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Letter from Clarence Hassinger from France Morton Enterprise 10-25-1918
Dear Mother and All,I’m not very busy today so I thought I would try and write some letters. I am going to write Harold a few lines. Do you hear from him very often? I am looking for… Read More
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Lawrence Hassinger Writes from New Jersey Morton Enterprise 10-25-1918
Brooklyn, N.Y., Oct. 16, 1918My dear Mother and All,Well, how are you folks this beautiful morning and what is the excitement for you? I sure wish you was here with me with morning to see all the sights… Read More
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Peter Winkler Dies at Camp Grant, Buffalo Lake News, 10-25-1918
Last Sunday Mr. Andrew Winkler received a message from Camp Grant, Ill., announcing the death of his brother, Peter J. Winkler, which occurred at 10:10 a.m. that day. His death resulted from influenza contracted at camp. Although he… Read More
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Letter from Winston R. George from France, Renville Star Farmer, 10-24-1918
With American Expeditionary Forces, France, September 22, 1918 Dear Sir: Am getting your paper now and thanks very much. I am not back for a short rest but expect to be back at it soon. The “Hun” has… Read More
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Letter from Willis McBroom in France, Renville Star Farmer, 10-17-1918
Sunday afternoon about 3:30 Dearest Mother and all: Will drop you a letter this afternoon to let you know that I am well and enjoying myself over here in France. This forenoon Wood and I went down to… Read More
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Letter From Lester Smith, Renville Star Farmer, 10-17-1918
Shaubury Salop, Eng., Sept. 23, ‘18 Dear Mr. Reid: You will no doubl be surprised to hear from me, but I am going to write a little anyway. I have been pretty busy and when we are not… Read More
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Letter from Ralph Ryan Olivia Times 10-17-1918
The following letter from a Renville county boy, who enlisted from Fairfax in May 1917, and who has been on the firing line for the past five months, will be of interests to the Times readers:J.R. Landy, Olivia,… Read More
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Former Renville Boy Killed Aug. 17, Renville Star Farmer, 9-19-1918
Sgt. Mattson Accidently Killed While on Duty With Marines in France – Graduated From High School Here. Although one may expect casualties from the front in France, it was with a feeling of sadness that on Friday we… Read More
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